Moving to Iran from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tuvalu to Iran? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tuvalu to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi). You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Iran compared to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
IR
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
IR
20.6

Tuvalu performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
IR
$1,064
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
IR
15.1

Iran performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
IR
9.1t

Tuvalu performs better than Iran across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TV
4.0
IR
12.3

Iran performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
IR
$16,200

Iran performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
IR
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
IR
14.8

Iran performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu and Iran. To live, work, or study long-term in Iran, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iran's immigration authority.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Tuvalu passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.
Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Iran passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Iran?

Connectivity is usually fine (Iran: 12.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Iran offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Iran safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Iran compared to Tuvalu?

Iran performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV IR
Population 11,544 86,758,304
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Iranian Rial (IRR)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Persian (Farsi)
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +98
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115